First published 2005
Join David Foster Wallace as he dives into the quirks and contradictions of the contemporary world. From the ethics of boiling lobsters alive to the petty squabbles of dictionary writers, Wallace's incisive wit and boundless curiosity transform the mundane into the marvelous. Whether confronting the World's Largest Lobster Cooker or plunging into the chaos of a presidential election, his essays are narrative adventures that reveal the hidden depths of everyday experience.
Genres: essays, contemporary, non-fiction, cultural-studies
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: narrative-nonfiction
352 pages · Paperback · Back Bay Books